Typhoid fever

Description: Typhoid fever is an acute, life-threatening febrile illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. Risk is greatest ... more

Typhoid fever ... for travelers to the Indian subcontinent and to other developing countries (in Asia, Africa, and Latin America) who will have prolonged

Newest Review: ... appear one to three weeks after exposure to the bacteria. It can only be diagnosed as Typhoid fever once tests have been carried out, if in any doubt consult a doctor as soon as possible. Can it be treated? Antibiotics are used to treat the disease and a stay in hospital would be expected; deaths rarely occur ... more

... as long as treatment is sought and given. Those who get the disease may become carriers and may need further check ups and antibiotics. Conclusion: Typhoid is a rather nasty illness which can be avoided if you observe good hygiene and are car...more

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Typhoid fever: Inject to protect... (855 words)
by - written on 22/05/02 (Very useful, 1851 readings)
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I’m off to Tanzania on honeymoon later this year, and have just got back from having received my Typhoid booster jab! So, as my arm aches and I feel a little bit sorry for myself, I thought hmmm why not find out and write a little about this gruesome disease. What is it? Typhoid fever is an acute, life-threatening illness caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi (different to the more common salmonella bacteria we hear about here) which enters the body through contaminated food and/or water. There are around 107 different strains of the bacteria and a few are resistant to antibiotics. It is primarily an intestinal infection which causes severe ... Read the complete review

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